“Don’t touch.. my husband’s on his way,” she protested, her words slurring together incoherently.

A surge of frustration and protectiveness coursed through Holden, causing him to hold her more firmly against him. He said sternly, “Stay still, or I might drop you!”

At his authoritative tone, Ariana quieted, her body becoming pliant in his arms.

Holden carried her outside, the refreshing night air enveloping them as they left the stifling bar. However, no sooner had they stepped out than he heard soft sobs coming from the woman nestled in his embrace.

Reaching his car and placing her in the passenger seat, Holden glanced down in surprise, gently brushing aside her disheveled hair to reveal tear tracks staining Ariana’s delicate cheeks.

Despite his intentions, his heart ached at the sight. He wiped away a stray tear with his thumb and inquired tenderly, “What’s troubling you? Why are you crying?”

Pouting, Ariana whimpered, “You. you raised your voice at me.

moment

an apologetic tone, “You’re right,

his sincere apology, Ariana’s tears momentarily ceased, and she looked up at Holden with watery eyes. But a moment later, fresh tears

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finally

buried her face against his chest, her warm

you so

leave

lament over this Theodore ignited a flame of jealousy in Holden, though he knew he had no right. Still, he couldn’t suppress the bitter envy bubbling up within

jealousy only served to infuriate Holden further. Gently forcing Ariana to meet his

Ariana persisted, “But you are

the same as you did

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